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title: "Appointment of a Supplier for the Digital and Traditional PR Communications Marketing and Engagement Support Services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town Project"
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# Appointment of a Supplier for the Digital and Traditional PR Communications Marketing and Engagement Support Services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town Project

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a245bd8-a4ba-45b4-a100-204effe9ed8f

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## Summary

Epping Forest District Council has completed the procurement process for appointing a supplier to provide Digital and Traditional PR Communications Marketing and Engagement Support Services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town Project, classified under telecommunications, marketing, and public relations services. The open procedure procurement method was used, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract commenced on 14th December 2022 and runs until 15th June 2026, with a total value of £129,000. The council is located in Epping, England, identified by postal code CM16 4BZ, while the supplier, Forestville Communications Limited, is registered at The Print Rooms in London.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities, especially for SMEs capable of delivering comprehensive marketing and communication services. Businesses specialising in digital communications, public relations, and marketing strategies can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and gain exposure in the industry, working alongside local government projects. The involvement in a significant project such as the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town can lead to enhanced visibility and potential future contracts with similar public sector initiatives. The continuation and extensions of the contract highlight the value and need for reliable communication services in regional development projects.

## Notice

Appointment of a Supplier for the Digital and Traditional PR Communications Marketing and Engagement Support Services for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town Project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6941e27c-f097-44e3-88cf-0a228058e333 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2022 - 15 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £201,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORESTVILLE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 17:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6941e27c-f097-44e3-88cf-0a228058e333
- 6 Feb 2025 at 12:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6941e27c-f097-44e3-88cf-0a228058e333
- 15 Dec 2022 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6941e27c-f097-44e3-88cf-0a228058e333

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6941e27c-f097-44e3-88cf-0a228058e333
  15th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk

## Provenance

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